Savor Summer -- Play: Ideas for Making the Most of Summer

Ah, summer. Have you been savoring it? Making time for play?

Play can mean so many different things. Active things like going swimming at the lake. Restful things like reading a book on a blanket in the grass. Creative things like sketching flowers in the garden. Productive things like refinishing furniture. On summer vacation you might do all of those things in one day (well, possibly not refinishing furniture). For Savor Summer I'm saying, let's incorporate some of these types of play into every day.

Are you having a hard time coming up with ideas? Feeling stuck in a rut? I've gathered a collection of ideas and inspiration that should help!

I'm still discovering things to do and places to see in our area. We've only lived here for a short time, but I think that even if you've been living in the same place for much longer there are places to discover.

Sometimes you'll be surprised by what you find when you pick up printed tourist information where it's available locally (shops, restaurants, etc). The newspaper, local bulletin boards (try the library) and word of mouth are all great sources of information. Or take a look online. Search "(state name) department of tourism". You can order free travel and event guides to help you plan outings. For a nation-wide source, try Discover America (if you don't live in the US, just do a search for your own country's tourism department and I'm sure you'll find an equivalent).

bring cut flowers inside (from your garden if you have one or buy some at the farmers market) -- make tiny arrangements in small jars or bottles (empty spice jars, vanilla extract bottles, jars that held things like olives or maple syrup, mini-bar type liquor bottles, thrift shop finds...)

Comments

So many ideas here Anne! I've never made sun tea - maybe I will try! I like the idea of putting tiny floral arrangements in miniature bottles too. I am sure to find enough plants in the garden for that one! I am going to my first barbecue of the year tomorrow so I can check that off the list! Have a great weekend doing summery things :-)

What a wonderful inspirational post!! I love lots of the ideas & will try some this summer. The kids break up from school in about 10 days time & you're right, if we're not careful then the 6 week break could just fly by. Thanks for sharing this fab post! Hugs, Kat xx

May the summer be long enough for you to get through your entire list! Great inspiration here, Anne, and I love your tiny bouquet in a vanilla bottle :) Thank you for linking to my "bucket list" - between our two lists there are a lot of joyful hours. I'm definitely going to blow bubbles for our cat who loves to "catch" them.

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